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FST COVID-19 Update – 24-03-20 Dear Fire Service Family, With increasing concern regarding the COVID-19 Corona virus outbreak and in these uncertain times, we will continue to work hard to deliver our Charity’s services and provide for our beneficiaries over the challenging weeks ahead. Our FST staff team are now working from home and as…

Get ready to lace up your shoes, dig out your cossie or get on your bike for the Family Support Trust. The charity is inviting participants of all ages, from across the fire service family, to take part in this new challenge.It’s your opportunity to try out a new activity, or set a goal to…

Friday 24th of May marked the official opening of our brand new national respite facility. SFRS Chief Officer Martin Blunden conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally unveil the impressive new ‘McMurray Cottage’ in Portpatrick. The FST purchased and refurbished the property last year following the generous donation from the estate of the late Miss Mora…

A massive thanks to all of you for making days like this possible. It’s through your regular giving, sponsored events, donations and general love of your Charity that these ladies (widows) are able to enjoy themselves in the company of old friends. Almost 100 years ago our Charity was founded to look after the Widows…

Tickets are selling fast for this year’s St Andrew’s Charity Ball, which takes place on Saturday 24 November in Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel at 7pm. The event, held in aid of our Family Support Trust, is always a popular occasion in the SFRS calendar, so make sure you get your tickets quickly to secure your…